photo from Huff’s Food Town
More than 30 years after Huff’s Food Town closed, the historic Brentwood property is returning to its roots as a neighborhood grocery store.
NAI Nashville Stanton Group represented property owner Mike Huff in leasing the 24,350-square-foot building at 144 Wilson Pike Circle to Nashville Farmers’ Storehouse, restoring the site to its original purpose.The site was previously home to Brentwood Interiors and, more recently, Stitchers Garden. Click for More News
The new market will bring grocery retail back to the historic property for the first time in more than three decades.
“This wasn’t simply about filling a vacancy. It was about finding a tenant that respected the property’s history while bringing a unique retail concept to Brentwood,” said Devin McClendon, CEO of NAI Nashville Stanton Group in a release.
The Huff family purchased Food Town in 1949, when the store operated across the street, before constructing the Wilson Pike building in 1983. Known for its fresh-cut meats and seafood, bakery, deli, specialty cheeses and natural foods, Huff’s Food Town became a longtime Brentwood landmark before closing in 1993.
Since then, the building has housed several retail tenants, making its return to grocery use a significant milestone for the property.
“I am tremendously excited about my building returning to its original roots as a grocery store,” Huff said. “The vision of the new local owners is similar to our family’s mission of creating a fresh, healthy alternative to traditional national grocery chains.”
Nashville Farmers’ Storehouse is an independently owned cooperative of farmers and families that connects producers directly with consumers. The Brentwood location will offer organic and locally sourced products and will also include a flour mill, bakery and pizzeria.
Plans also call for a stage featuring local musicians as part of the store’s retail experience. Construction is underway, with an opening date expected to be announced at a later time.
Although separated by more than 30 years, Huff’s Food Town and Nashville Farmers’ Storehouse share a focus on supporting local producers, offering high-quality food and creating a community-centered shopping experience.
Devin McClendon, Brandon Hoop and Ben Claybaker of NAI Nashville Stanton Group represented Huff in the transaction. The Giles Group represented Nashville Farmers’ Storehouse.
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